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Feeder cattle in demand at Naracoorte

Feeder cattle in demand at Naracoorte

SOLID FEEDLOT demand ensured heavy weight steers outsold lighter weight cattle on a cents a kilogram basis at the Naracoorte combined agents’ monthly store cattle sale, on Thursday last week. But dry conditions in the eastern states "kept a lid on prices."

Danila named among young guns

Danila named among young guns

FORMER South Australian Danila Marini has been named as one of nine finalists in the LambEx 2018 Young Guns Competition.

Resistance to vital herbicide located on YP

Resistance to vital herbicide located on YP

Northern barley grass has been confirmed as resistant to key herbicide glyphosate on the Yorke Peninsula, the first location in Australia, and the University of Adelaide’s associate professor of weed management Chris Preston said the discovery was concerning for industry’s farming practices.

Itinerant teachers share knowledge in outback

Itinerant teachers share knowledge in outback

A “HANKERING” to be on the radio was part of what drove former School of the Air teacher Ron Dare to join the iconic institution.

Danila named among young guns

Danila named among young guns

FORMER South Australian Danila Marini has been named as one of nine finalists in the LambEx 2018 Young Guns Competition.

SA volunteers commended for efforts

SA volunteers commended for efforts

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers - National Volunteer Week

BOM offers insight into soil moisture, forecasts

BOM offers insight into soil moisture, forecasts

FARMERS can get extra insight into weather forecasts and soil moisture as part of a series of free webinars hosted by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Genetics, age key for Ryans’ Angus herd

Genetics, age key for Ryans’ Angus herd

Slowly decreasing the age of their herd is proving beneficial for the Ryans.

Long-term approach to keeping ryegrass at bay

Long-term approach to keeping ryegrass at bay

Trying to combat the spreading and impact of the obnoxious crop-competing weed ryegrass, has become the main driver for Spalding family, the Sommerville’s, integrated weed management plan.

BOM offers insight into soil moisture, forecasts

BOM offers insight into soil moisture, forecasts

FARMERS can get extra insight into weather forecasts and soil moisture as part of a series of free webinars hosted by the Bureau of Meteorology.

Pastoralists miss crucial rain

Pastoralists miss crucial rain

A PROLONGED dry period across the pastoral zones in the north of the state has led to mass destocking, with little to no feed available.

Itinerant teachers share knowledge in outback

Itinerant teachers share knowledge in outback

A “HANKERING” to be on the radio was part of what drove former School of the Air teacher Ron Dare to join the iconic institution.

Genetics, age key for Ryans’ Angus herd

Genetics, age key for Ryans’ Angus herd

Slowly decreasing the age of their herd is proving beneficial for the Ryans.

Resistance to vital herbicide located on YP

Resistance to vital herbicide located on YP

Northern barley grass has been confirmed as resistant to key herbicide glyphosate on the Yorke Peninsula, the first location in Australia, and the University of Adelaide’s associate professor of weed management Chris Preston said the discovery was concerning for industry’s farming practices.

Long-term approach to keeping ryegrass at bay

Long-term approach to keeping ryegrass at bay

Trying to combat the spreading and impact of the obnoxious crop-competing weed ryegrass, has become the main driver for Spalding family, the Sommerville’s, integrated weed management plan.

Pastoralists miss crucial rain

Pastoralists miss crucial rain

A PROLONGED dry period across the pastoral zones in the north of the state has led to mass destocking, with little to no feed available.

Flashback Friday – November 1983 | PHOTOS

Flashback Friday – November 1983 | PHOTOS

Despite off-shears sales being in full swing and harvest beginning, farmers still found time to test the latest headers on the market in November 1983.

Flashback Friday – November 1983 | PHOTOS

Should a ‘no live export’ option be added to NVDs? | POLL

Sterile fruit flies aids metro quarantine lift

State govt delivers on promise for doggers

Cropping

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Self-propelled or trailed? The choice of sprayer is yours

Self-propelled or trailed? The choice of sprayer is yours

Sponsored: The quality and longevity of these sprayers is so good the only question for any farmer becomes which option to go for - self-propelled or trailed?

Long-term approach to keeping ryegrass at bay

Long-term approach to keeping ryegrass at bay

Trying to combat the spreading and impact of the obnoxious crop-competing weed ryegrass, has become the main driver for Spalding family, the Sommerville’s, integrated weed management plan.

It’s Open Sesame for new markets

It’s Open Sesame for new markets

It's drought tolerant and high value - black sesame may provide a fantastic summer crop option for farmers in Central Queensland.

Resistance to vital herbicide located on YP

Resistance to vital herbicide located on YP

Northern barley grass has been confirmed as resistant to key herbicide glyphosate on the Yorke Peninsula, the first location in Australia, and the University of Adelaide’s associate professor of weed management Chris Preston said the discovery was concerning for industry’s farming practices.

Sheep

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Danila named among young guns

Danila named among young guns

FORMER South Australian Danila Marini has been named as one of nine finalists in the LambEx 2018 Young Guns Competition.

State govt delivers on promise for doggers

State govt delivers on promise for doggers

UPDATED: Livestock producers across SA are rejoicing with the state government today announcing it will fund two full-time, wild dog trappers to protect the $4.7 billion industry.

SA breeder steps up at AASMB

SA breeder steps up at AASMB

Mid North Merino breeder Peter Meyer has been elected the new president of the Australian Association of Stud Merino Breeders.

Live exporters to face 10 years jail for welfare breaches

Live exporters to face 10 years jail for welfare breaches

Tough new penalties for breaching animal welfare standards will include ten years in prison or a fine of up to $2.1 million.

Lamb consumption on the decline

Lamb consumption on the decline

How should the industry address declining lamb consumption?

Wool’s rush continues

Wool’s rush continues

Australia's wool market continues its charge towards $20/kg.

Cleve Area School wins major awards

Cleve Area School wins major awards

Months of training has paid off for Cleve Area School students, who have taken out two of the three individual awards in the secondary division of the 2018 National Merino Challenge, held in Adelaide at the weekend.

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Feeder cattle in demand at Naracoorte

Feeder cattle in demand at Naracoorte

SOLID FEEDLOT demand ensured heavy weight steers outsold lighter weight cattle on a cents a kilogram basis at the Naracoorte combined agents’ monthly store cattle sale, on Thursday last week. But dry conditions in the eastern states "kept a lid on prices."

Genetics, age key for Ryans’ Angus herd

Genetics, age key for Ryans’ Angus herd

Slowly decreasing the age of their herd is proving beneficial for the Ryans.

Goat nutrition under the spotlight

Goat nutrition under the spotlight

All you need to know about goat production.

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Lack of ag education could hold Australia back: finance experts.

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FCAI calls for safety measures that will really work

FCAI calls for safety measures that will really work

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Spending up before EOFY?

Spending up before EOFY?

Sponsored: As the end of the financial year looms large the savvy small business owner is looking to spend in the hope of claiming extra deductions.

Want to bring down your production costs? Look up!

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A compelling new era for iconic Australian-made Rhino Tanks

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Advertiser content: While Kingspan Rhino continues to go through an exciting evolution they will continue to the offer the same quality tanks at the most competitive prices possible.

Switching mobile plans made easy

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Advertiser content: Getting a better deal on your phone is easier than you think.

Dairy

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Making a case for SA raw milk cheese making

Making a case for SA raw milk cheese making

South Australian-made raw milk cheese could join the lucrative luxury food market overseas and in Australia because of funding from the state government's advanced foods manufacturing grants program.

SA rural minds join panel to ignite fresh ideas

SA rural minds join panel to ignite fresh ideas

A dairy robotic milking system expert, entrepreneurs, graziers, a native food consultant and researchers are just some of the bright rural leaders chosen for the new AgriFutures Ignite advisory panel.

Components core to SE herd management

Components core to SE herd management

SOUTH East dairyfarmers Don and Jen Stolp have worked to find the balance between their New Zealand knowledge and the Australian environment.

People power wins back Norco milk contract

People power wins back Norco milk contract

The NSW government has reinstated Australian-owned Norco as its primary milk and dairy supplier to hospitals.

PA to cut nitrous oxide emissions

PA to cut nitrous oxide emissions

A new project will look at cutting nitrous oxide emissions on dairy farms.

Agribusiness

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Hasty live sheep policy will cruel all

Hasty live sheep policy will cruel all

Synthetic farmers behind parliamentary desks love to tell real farmers how to do it

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Ag needs international capital to ride next wave of change

Lack of ag education could hold Australia back: finance experts.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what's new and what some people have been up to in agribusiness

Super investment in ag in Canberra spotlight

Super investment in ag in Canberra spotlight

Have your say on why our $2 trillion super industry invests so little in farming

Video

Taking Stock – May 24

Taking Stock – May 24

ALI KUCHEL and ELIZABETH ANDERSON talk through this week's headlines.

Market Chat – May 22

Market Chat – May 22

STOCK Journal's ALI KUCHEL recaps the saleyard price trends of the past week.

Market Chat – May 15

Market Chat – May 15

Find out the trends at this week's markets.

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Flashback Friday – November 1983 | PHOTOS

Flashback Friday – November 1983 | PHOTOS

Despite off-shears sales being in full swing and harvest beginning, farmers still found time to test the latest headers on the market in November 1983.

Taking Stock – May 24

Taking Stock – May 24

ALI KUCHEL and ELIZABETH ANDERSON talk through this week's headlines.

Cleve Area School wins major awards

Cleve Area School wins major awards

Months of training has paid off for Cleve Area School students, who have taken out two of the three individual awards in the secondary division of the 2018 National Merino Challenge, held in Adelaide at the weekend.

Market Chat – May 22

Market Chat – May 22

STOCK Journal's ALI KUCHEL recaps the saleyard price trends of the past week.

Parents’ fight for childrens’ future at ICPA conference | PHOTOS

Parents’ fight for childrens’ future at ICPA conference | PHOTOS

PARENTS of children isolated through geography met in Port Augusta to continue to lobby for their future.

Opinion

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Why the live sheep export trade is set for significant change

Why the live sheep export trade is set for significant change

The McCarthy Review's calls for a major overhaul of the live sheep trade during the Middle Eastern summer will be delivered.

Drought myth holds Murray Darling back

Drought myth holds Murray Darling back

A bold vision could spring new hope across the Basin

Provide opportunities for social interaction

Provide opportunities for social interaction

Strict drink driving laws are a no-brainer, but let's make sure the mental health of country people is not comprised in the process.

Property

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WA’s largest farming business on the market

WA’s largest farming business on the market

John Nicoletti has listed his entire WA farming portfolio for sale, with the hope of fetching up to $85m.

Beef 2018: Shauna Hills sold at auction

Beef 2018: Shauna Hills sold at auction

The 6014 hectare Bauhinia Downs district property Shauna Hills sold at auction for $10.75 million.

Negotiations continue on Stornoway

Negotiations continue on Stornoway

The Jambin property Stornoway was passed in at auction for $4.5 million.

One of world’s largest cattle stations for sale

One of world’s largest cattle stations for sale

HISTORIC Clifton Hills Station – an organic cattle station on the Birdsville Track and one of the largest rural properties in the world – has come on the market.

Machinery

CNH invest in Australian equipment manufacturing

CNH invest in Australian equipment manufacturing

Machinery giant CNH purchase Horwood Bagshaw

Under pressure to perform

Under pressure to perform

Harberger release ground filled Equalizer air cart

Charging up and trucking on

Charging up and trucking on

Isuzu say the time is right for electric trucks

Autobot future with intelligent construction

Autobot future with intelligent construction

Komatsu using telematics for automation of earthmoving

Loading up some new features

Loading up some new features

Komatsu launch next generation earthmoving machines

Merging data in a one stop beef shop

Merging data in a one stop beef shop

MLA working with Hitachi to bring new technology to beef producers

Diamond for the rough

Diamond for the rough

Rolls-Royce Cullinan the ultra-luxury SUV

Saving water with connectivity

Saving water with connectivity

Watersave use LoRaWAN to automate irrigation and bore pumps